1999 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · M55 FAW
1999 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1999. Recorded mileage 111,607 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M55 FAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 111,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M55 FAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Porsche 911 (M55 FAW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor pan (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
M55 FAW Mileage History
- 17/11/2022110,534 mi
- 15/11/2023110,919 mi+385 mi
- 16/11/2023110,920 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2024111,254 mi+334 mi
- 11/11/2025111,607 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
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- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
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- Coolant Pipe FailuresModerate
The coolant crossover pipes and thermostat housing o-rings perish, causing coolant loss and potential overheating. Plastic degrades with heat cycles.
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